"Acupuncturist"

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute provides the best scientific research, education and clinical care integrating conventional and complementary medicine and strives to transform healthcare through the practice of integrative health by conducting rigorous research, promoting evidence-informed treatment modalities, educating the public on well-being practices, providing individualized, patient-centered clinical care and providing services to the community that focus on obtaining optimal health.

Your Role on the Team

Applies skills and experience as a seasoned acupuncturist to independently provide specialized acupuncture treatments. May also integrate and provide other aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

What It Takes to be Successful

• Thorough knowledge of acupuncture techniques, skills, and procedures. Applies knowledge to assess, monitor, and treat patients.
• Knowledge of relevant UC policies and external regulations.
• Strong skills in patient education. Ability to break down complex concepts in an understandable way.
• Knowledge of data management and documentation methods used in acupuncture.
• Interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships with peers, patients, multidisciplinary team members and management.
• Ability to teach/lead Tai Chi/Qi Gong groups and customize as needed.
• Graduate of a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) and / or equivalent training in an approved acupuncture tutorial program / apprenticeship.
• Successful completion of a supervised clinical internship-training program approved by the State of California Acupuncture Board.
• Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) in the State of California.
• DAOM or equivalent.
• 5 years of clinical acupuncture experience.

Special Conditions: Irregular work schedule.